Charles L. Widerman
Charles Widerman Co-Founded Maryland RVDA
Post December 21, 2009 by RV Business
Charles Leroy Widerman of Randallstown, Md., a prominent Maryland RV dealer, died Dec. 16 at his home. He was 81.
Charles Leroy Widerman of Randallstown, Md., a prominent Maryland RV dealer, died Dec. 16 at his home. He was 81.
Widerman served in the U.S. Army, then became an automotive parts counter man until 1964 when he started Charlie’s Camping Center, renting and selling recreational vehicles with his wife and family, according to the Carroll County Times, Westminster, Md.
He was director of the then newly organized national Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) and served as an officer and director. He was co-founder of Maryland Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association and served as an officer and director. He designed, drew the plans and built the present RV building on Liberty Road in Randallstown. He enjoyed many travel trips to other countries as well as RV trips.
Charles Widerman is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lucille; two daughters; a son; and four grandchildren.